The nurse is reviewing the medication listing of a client recently admitted to the acute care facility. The client reports taking ephedra. Which other medication, if noted, will need to be reported to the physician?
A) Iron supplements
B) Diuretics
C) Anticoagulant medications
D) Antihypertensive medications
Ans: D
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Ephedrine can interact with BP medications or antidepressants to dangerously elevate BP and heart rate.
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